She was born in Sikeston on November 21st, 1960, to the late William Dale and Carolyn Chaney Hall.
On February 2nd, 2006, she married James “Jim” Dow who survives their home in Sikeston.
She is survived by her children, Allegra and her husband Steven Hodges, Christy Melrose, Lauren Dow, Shannon Dow, James Forsell, Nikki Dow, and Amanda Eskew; her brother, Dale Hall and sister Bobbie Pemberton. Carolyn is also survived by her beloved grandchildren, Chandler, Libertie, Hayden, Seth, Sophia, Sarah, Isaac, Braelynn, Vallet, and Lillylynn.
Carolyn was preceded in death by her first husband William “Billy” Melrose, who passed away on October 22nd, 2003, after 23 years of marriage.
There are no services planned at this time.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.nunneleefuneralchapel.com for the Melrose-Dow family.